LeBron James 'OPTS OUT of $51.4m Lakers contract' days after team drafted his son Bronny
- Bronny was selected by the Lakers with the 55th overall pick at the NBA Draft
- READ MORE: Moment Bronny gets THE CALL from Lakers head coach JJ Redick
- READ MORE: Bronny James' imminent debut and jersey number are revealed
LeBron James plans to opt out of his $51.4million player option for next season with the LA Lakers, according to reports.
Earlier this week LeBron was officially joined in Los Angeles by his son Bronny, who was picked by the Lakers in the second round of the NBA Draft.
The 19-year-old guard was selected with the 55th overall pick on Thursday night, leaving him and his dad in line to make history next season as the first ever father-and-son NBA duo.
Just a few days after his eldest boy's proud moment, reports claim LeBron has made a big decision regarding his own contract with the team.
The Athletic's Shams Charania reports that the 39-year-old basketball icon intends to opt out of his player option for the 2024-25 campaign.
However, he is still very much expected to continue his stint in LA and play alongside Bronny next year.
While he is opting out of his $51.4m option, LeBron will reportedly pick up a new deal ahead of his fifth season with the Lakers.
The four-time NBA champion has further cemented his legacy as one of the greatest in history since moving to LA back in 2018.
After picking up four rings while setting the all-time NBA points record in spells with the Cleveland Cavaliers and Miami Heat as well as the Lakers, Bronny's arrival is likely to provide him with a new incentive and motivation next season.
Despite his plans to become a free agent, the Lakers can offer LeBron a three-year maximum deal worth $161 million.
And with his son on board, that might be too much for him to turn down.
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